ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: PAEDIATRICS
Job Desc. No:
PED/MED/J 21
DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL
Issue:
Page:
1
1 of 3
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Registrar Neonatologist
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential
i
Graduate from a recognised medical school.
ii
Master Degree, First Part MRCP or equivalent in General Paediatrics.
Desirable:
Saudi Board in Paediatrics
EXPERIENCE:
Essential
Specialised professional experience for a minimum of four (4) years in Paediatrics post Internship
rotation.
Desirable
One year experience in Neonatology.
PERSONAL QUALITIES/SKILLS:
i
ii
iii
iv
Ability to assume greater responsibility in matters of patient care.
Commitment to learning and training in pursuance of a career in his chosen specialty.
Ability to deal calmly, with tact and diplomacy to patient and staff alike.
Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
JOB OUTLINE:
i
To exercise the highest possible standard of patient care according to his clinical privileges
and available resources.
ii
Works towards completing his sub-specialty training in Neonatology.
iii
To participate in the training and teaching programme of the hospital as required.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: PAEDIATRICS
Job Desc. No:
PED/MED/J 21
DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL
Issue:
Page:
1
2 of 3
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Registrar Neonatologist
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to:
Consultant/Senior Registrar Neonatologists.
Subordinate Staff:
(only those for whom the jobholder is directly responsible)
Residents
Essential Collaborative Relationships:
and secretarial staff
Other medical, nursing, technical
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
i
Abides by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of the
Medical Staff and those specific to the department.
ii
Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for the patients for whom he/she is
responsible
iii
Carries out full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties as assigned by the
Consultant/Senior Registrar in Neonatology in accordance with individually approved clinical
privileges.
iv
Participates in the on-call duties as required by the department.
v
Participates in the improvement of quality of patient care (Total Quality Management
Programme, Quality Assessment Improvement Programme) as applicable.
vi
Instructs and guides when necessary junior medical staff in the overall care of patients,
supervises their performance/work and contributes to the training and teaching activities in
the department.
vii
To report and discuss all unusual findings, complication or alterations in the management
plan, with the Consultant/Senior Registrar.
viii
Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to continuing
medical education.
ix
Attends the Department’s Continuing Medical Education Programme.
x
Works towards completing his sub-specialty training in Neonatology.
xi
Participates in approved research projects.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: PAEDIATRICS
Job Desc. No:
PED/MED/J 21
DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL
Issue:
Page:
1
3 of 3
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
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xiii
Registrar Neonatologist
Shares workload in his specialty during the absence of his colleagues.
To acquire and maintain a valid certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
xiv
Strives to improve his clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard to
morbidity and cost effectiveness.
xv
Participates in the Major Disaster Plan of the hospital, as indicated
xvi
Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge,
skills and abilities, within the hospital and/or affiliated medical facilities.
CONDITIONS:
i
This job description will become effective on the date signed by the Programme Director.
ii
This job description is subject to periodic review and should not be changed without approval
of the Programme Director.
Approval
Position
Name
Prepared by:
Medical Director
Reviewed by:
Human Resources
Director
Programme
Director
Lt. Col. Dr. Ayed Al
Mordi
Lt. Col. Thabit Al
Shaia’anni
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
Approved by:
Acknowledged
by Employee
Signature
Date